Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel sherd with pomegranate and geometric decoration |
| Medium | Glazed ceramic |
| Dimensions | 0.83 x 3.15 in. (2.11 x 8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324639